Gear knob removal.

simufly said:
How does the (SE) gear knob part from the gaiter?
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With difficulty.
I used a hair drier to heat the plastic collar then twisted / pulled the collar until it came off

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Knobs

I'm thinking of improving my knob. More specifically, the gear knob - I'd like a new one, it's a bit worn and it doesn't feel as nice as it used to. Are the knobs from other Audis interchangeable?
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dismantling gear-knob?

I ordered what I thought was a blue leather SE gear knob and leather gaiter. I'm then informed (when it had arrived), that it was only the knob! I already have the gaiter, attached to the redundant "sports" knob. I just can't figure out how to free-off the black collar holding the gaiter in...
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Cheers Spike
 
Ok got the knob off by cutting the collar as suggested.
Next problem, there is a rubber gasket at the base of the gear stick.
Mine has a couple of tears. I can not find the part number can anyone help please. image.jpg
Last question, how does the gear knob come off the gear stick? There appears to be a metal crimp around the plastic prongs on the gear knob.[/ATTACH]
 
Release the metal clip by unlatching it then the knob will pull off the shaft with ease
I repaired my rubber gator with super glue and piece of push bike inner tube
I fashioned a new gator from strips of the inner tube then glued together. Does not look prity but does the job a treat. Add some talcum powder to the inside and outside when done

Paul


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Just tried to get the collar from the local Audi
8Z0 711 184. Saldy it appears to NLA.
Which is a bit of a bummer.
 
If it's the metal collar you don't really need it to be honest Simon. I have push fitted my gear lever on and it always stays put with no difference when changing gear. I do recall using a small jubilee clip in the past though if this helps.
 
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